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    Charity SORP Exposure Draft and Charity Financial Thresholds Consultations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 18:24 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Gemma Archer rounds up the key points from the publication of Charities SORP exposure draft and consultations relating to the financial thresholds in charity law.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Company size threshold changes and IR35

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 6:32 Transcription Available


    Helen Knight examines the implications of the upcoming changes to company size thresholds, effective April 2025, on off-payroll working and IR35 rules.Gain a deeper understanding of IR35 with our IR35: The Definitive Guide course. Stay ahead of key regulatory updates and keep your clients informed with insights from our latest newsletter. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Spring Statement - Making Tax Digital Consultation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 3:10


    In the aftermath of the Spring Statement, a number of consultations have been released on the government website. Mark Morton delves into the Making Tax Digital Consultation and how this could potentially impact accountants over the next few years. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Spring Statement 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 2:33 Transcription Available


    In this short episode, join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Spring Statement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (25 March 2025).Don't forget there is still time to order your Spring Statement Summary to easily communicate the key announcements to your clients.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Proposed changes to IHT from April 2027

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 5:53 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton takes a look at the proposed IHT changes for pensions from April 2027.Communicate tax changes easily with expert content that makes a difference to your clients. Spring Statement - https://www.mercia-group.com/promote/all-promote-products/budget-and-tax-rates/spring-statement-2025/ Tax Cards - https://www.mercia-group.com/promote/all-promote-products/budget-and-tax-rates/tax-cards-and-rates/ For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Changes to APR and BPR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 5:52 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton takes a look at the current position on changes to APR and BPR. Communicate essential tax rates to your clients this spring with Mercia.Order personalised Tax Cards for your firm now.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    The FRC's market study on SMEs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 35:56 Transcription Available


    Jenny Faulkner and Gemma Archer discuss the FRC's 2025 campaign to support UK SMEs and how the market study presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for firms to have their say and impact the future of the audit profession from an SME perspective.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Possible changes to ISAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 4:46 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton takes a look at possible changes to ISAs in the run-up to the Spring Statement.Order your Spring Communication essentials and communicate tax updates to your clients with ease.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    A Review of Issues Relating to Employment Status

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 4:09 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton reviews the recent issues relating to employment status ahead of our Spring Tax Update courses. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Consequences of Increasing Employers' NIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 4:11 Transcription Available


    Communicate essential tax updates to your clients with Mercia this spring. Click Spring Statement and Tax Cards for more information.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    A Look at Recent Issues Relating to Travel and Subsistence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 6:55 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton discusses the recent issues relating to travel and subsistence ahead of our Tax Update courses this Spring.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Charity VAT: Are some small charities overclaiming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 5:00 Transcription Available


    James Hurst explores HMRC's recent communication to smaller charities regarding VAT claims. Are some organisations inadvertently claiming too much?With real-life case studies and tribunal cases, James will break down these issues at the upcoming Mercia Charities Conference. Book your place todayFor more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    A Review of Recent Issues Affecting State Pensions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 7:13 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton discusses the recent issues affecting state pensions, ahead of our Spring Tax Update courses starting in March 2025. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    A Review of Recent Developments in R&D

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 4:54 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton discusses the recent developments in R&D, ahead of our Tax Update and R&D courses this Spring.URLS for further information:Tax Update - What's New for Spring 2025Research and Development - The Definitive GuideFor more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    AI and Cybersecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 8:23 Transcription Available


    Helen Knight examines some of the risks of technology recently covered in the media and some of the opportunities AI can provide.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    HMRC Tax Agent Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 13:34 Transcription Available


    Helen Knight summarises HMRC's most recent agent updates in advance of tax filing deadlines and upcoming changes.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Changes to Company Size Thresholds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 27:04 Transcription Available


    Lee Eagling and Danny Noon discuss the recently published legislation which will change company size thresholds in April 2025 and the factors both entities and practitioners should be considering.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Insights with Mercia & Caseware: Tech Trends in Auditing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 23:39 Transcription Available


    Joanne Gregory, a Senior Manager in Mercia's A&A and Compliance team, joins Shez Hamill from Caseware to discuss the latest trends in the accounting and auditing space.Delving into the evolution of the profession, from traditional paper-based methods to the adoption of cloud technology and AI, the podcast covers market consolidation, regulatory changes, and the increasing importance of data analytics and sustainability assurance reporting. They also explore how firms can stay compliant with evolving standards and the role of AI in driving efficiency and quality in audits. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    VAT and Private School Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 6:14 Transcription Available


    James shares his personal thoughts regarding the complexity of the new regime, especially for smaller private schools getting to grips with VAT for the first time.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Keeping up to date with VAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 6:59 Transcription Available


    James Hurst looks beyond the big news headlines on how to keep up to date on VAT.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Benefits in Kind - What's New after the Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 2:43


    Listen to Mark Morton in our latest podcast as he discusses the continued focus of HMRC on the provision of staff benefits.He lightly touches on the importance of getting the reporting correct for tax relief, changes to the treatment for Double Cab Pick Ups following Autumn Budget 2024 and the mandatory payrolling of benefits.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Autumn Budget 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 42:39 Transcription Available


    Our tax experts Pat Nown and Norman Allison discuss some of the main announcements from the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 and provide their thoughts on the key issues for taxpayers. Topics include the critical capital tax changes, the impact on employers and the double cab pick up double-U turn.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Autumn Budget 2024 - Early Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 5:03 Transcription Available


    In this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Autumn Budget announcement delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today (30 October).Don't forget there is still time to order your Autumn Budget Summary to make communicating this historic Budget easy for your clients.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Changes to the UK Audit Regulations – What firms need to know!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 3:28 Transcription Available


    The ICAEW has made changes to the UK Audit Regulations which includes changes to the eligibility criteria. These changes impact audit firms and may result in a loss of their audit registration. In this podcast, Joanne Gregory outlines what has changed, how it affects audit firms and what audit firms must to do in order to retain their audit registration and by when.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Budget – What are interested parties asking for?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 6:42 Transcription Available


    Ahead of the Budget on 30 October 2024, Nicola Holcombe takes a look at what some of the professional membership bodies and other groups are requesting from the Government. Topics include changes to incorporation relief, tax simplification and business rates reform.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    VAT on private schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 14:17


    James Hurst discusses the government's introduction of VAT on private school fees following the release of guidance on 10 October 2024 and in advance of the expected release of legislation following the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Reimagining Training: Mercia's Digital Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 9:21 Transcription Available


    Lynn Radose, Mercia's Product Director and Pete McGrath, Head of Marketing discuss Mercia's shift to digital, on-demand, and bite-sized training programmes, responding to client needs and AI in learning. They also explore pathways to help clients navigate Mercia's extensive training offerings.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Autumn Budget Rumours

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 17:09 Transcription Available


    Helen Knight looks at some of the potential changes Rachel Reeves might announce at the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Furnished Holiday Lets: Key Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 5:10 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Mark Morton discusses recent changes to furnished holiday lets and the Allocation of Tips Act.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Sustainability/ ESG Reporting - What Happens Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 39:11 Transcription Available


    Ross Haydock from Mercia and Jose Hopkins from Simply Climate informally discuss new developments in ESG and sustainability reporting, as well as the exciting emerging opportunities in this area. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    UK 2024 Election Outcomes Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 5:00


    In this episode, join host Helen Knight as she delves into the results of the recent UK election. Helen breaks down the key outcomes, significant shifts in voter sentiment, and the impact on the political landscape. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Wellbeing and Resilience in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 15:21 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Louise Connor highlights the evolution of workplace wellbeing, defines its key components, and provides practical strategies for managing pressure and stress. Discover insights on fostering a supportive work culture and maintaining a healthy, productive environment.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    HICBC, FHL and Year End Benefit Reminders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 17:30


    In this episode, Pat Nown discusses hot topics in the world of tax, including HICBC, FHL, and Year-End Benefit Reminders.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Pension contributions and auto enrolment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 4:40


    In this episode, Mark Morton discusses pension contributions and auto enrolment.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    VAT and Food Products

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 18:45 Transcription Available


    James Hurst explores recent VAT tribunal cases concerning the VAT treatment of food products and considers whether the law could be changed to reduce uncertainty in this area. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Tax Administration and Maintenance Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 22:20


    Helen Knight and James Hurst discuss the releases from Tax Administration and Maintenance Day on 18 April 2024 particularly the consultation launched around the VAT treatment of private hire vehicle fares. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Technology in Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 45:18 Transcription Available


    Lee Eagling, Jenny Faulkner, and Zain Talaat discuss the emergence of technology in the profession, and how technology can benefit firms of all sizes. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Ethics in Accountancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 28:14


    Lee Eagling and Gavin Leake discuss the importance of ethics in the accountancy profession and the issues and dilemmas those in the profession may face.   CLICK HERE for our upcoming Ethics course.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    HMRC Backtrack on Helpline Closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 1:45


    Join Mark Morton for a brief yet crucial update as he reveals HMRC's latest decision to halt the closure of its phone lines.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    HMRC Helpline Support Faces Permanent Cutbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 2:16


    In this episode, Mark Morton discusses how the HMRC is encouraging customers to interact online with changes to its Self-Assessment, PAYE and VAT services.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Emotional Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 9:54 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Louise Conner talks about her own experience using emotional intelligence (EQ) to navigate emotions. She also shares practical tips on developing your EQ, helping you understand and manage your own feelings as well as those of others.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Spring Budget 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 17:35 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Pat Nown and Mark Morton unpack the key Spring Budget announcements. Gain valuable insights as they analyse fiscal developments and discuss the budget's impact on various sectors. Whether you're a finance enthusiast or seeking a concise overview, this conversation goes beyond the headlines, offering a quick yet comprehensive understanding of the current economic landscape.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Spring Budget 2024 - Early reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 2:45 Transcription Available


    In this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Spring Budget announcement delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today (6 March). Don't forget to register for Mercia's Rapid Reaction Webinar on (7 March) and listen to Pat Nown review the announcements made and consider any immediate implications and actions for your clients. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    R&D The Current State of Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 11:38


    Considers the changes to the regime that the Government has implemented over the last 12 months and the changes yet to come. Presented by Mark Morton, our Technical Lecturer and Consultant, and Helen Knight, our Tax Senior Manager.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Agent Update Issue 115

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 11:19 Transcription Available


    Happy New Year! In this episode Norman Allison looks at the  IR35 opportunity to pause settlement, digital signatures, S455 L2P forms, CGT property returns, IR35 guidelines for compliance and BACS notifications.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Common Themes in Audit Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 32:01 Transcription Available


    Lee Eagling is joined by Jenny Faulkner to discuss the themes highlighted by Mercia's internal file review quality review checks and compare these to recent audit monitoring findings issues by the QAD. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Autumn Statement 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 4:28 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton's initial reaction to the Autumn Statement 2023. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Recent Audit Sanctions and the Link to General Audit Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 23:43 Transcription Available


    Lee Eagling discusses recent audit sanctions and how findings from these cases link to audit quality issues we find in our file reviews. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Recent Cases on Domicile

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 7:49 Transcription Available


    Mark Morton takes a look at the approach which the Tribunal is taking on domicile in recent cases.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    ISA 505 – External Confirmations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 7:42 Transcription Available


    Liaqat Mir provides an overview of changes made in the revised ISA 505.For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

    Freeports and Investment Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 13:03 Transcription Available


    Helen Knight discusses the differences between Freeports and Investment zones. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

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